Gov't told to cut own greenhouse gases

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January 29, 2010 11:25:34 AM PST

By MATTHEW DALY

WASHINGTON - January 29, 2010 --

Saying he wants to lead by example on global warming, President Barack Obama on Friday directed the federal government to reduce its emissions of heat-trapping gases by 28 percent in the next decade - a goal that exceeds targets for the country as a whole.